Strategic Hotels: Decisions Decisions | By Todd M. Noftall

This week started with a surprise for the hospitality industry with news that Starwood has another potential suitor - Anbang Insurance Group from China. Anbang made headlines this past weekend when it purchased Strategic Hotels from Blackstone (parent company of Hilton Hotels no less). Prior to Friday, Anbang was a non-factor in the hotel industry and today they stand on the cusp of becoming one its biggest players.